To the editor: This vital new data emphasizes the necessity for us to pay extra consideration to our greenhouse fuel emissions (“Earth is warming faster than previously estimated, new study shows,” March 8). Sadly, wars don’t assist with this in any respect. As a substitute of being attentive to our planet, we’re busy destroying cities internationally.
What is going to it take to make us sit up and listen? I play with my little grandchildren and fear about their future, and the way forward for their kids, if we proceed as we’re going.
Proper now, Los Angeles is sitting in over 90-degree temperatures. What occurs when that will increase to 100 levels, and continues to rise? I in all probability gained’t dwell to see that, however I’d like those that come after me to have the ability to dwell comfortably, as I’ve been fortunate to do. Will they take pleasure in our stunning nationwide parks and locations proper right here like Descanso Gardens, the Los Angeles Arboretum and even Echo Park Lake? Or will these locations all dry up and wither below the intense warmth we’re exacerbating with our fossil gas emissions (to not point out the droughts and fires)?
I hope there are sufficient individuals who care in regards to the atmosphere to counteract what we’re doing proper now. Ask your representatives in authorities to contemplate placing a worth on greenhouse fuel emissions so fossil gas corporations can pay for the injury they’re doing, and maybe be inspired to scrub up their act.
Maggie Wineburgh-Freed, Los Angeles
